A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

1177 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

Here is the third volume in George R. R. Martin's magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 83%
tense 66%
emotional 42%
challenging 35%
mysterious 31%
sad 27%
funny 9%
reflective 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 39% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.46

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